Lawn Care & Aerating | AV Landscape Perth

About This Service

Even a well-watered lawn loses its condition over time. Foot traffic and Perth's heat compress the root zone, while thatch builds up at the surface and blocks water, oxygen and nutrients from getting through. The result is a lawn that scalps easily, fades in colour and doesn't respond to feeding or watering the way it should.

We assess soil compaction and thatch depth first, then combine the right treatments in the right order. The timing matters as much as the treatment — aerating done at the wrong time of year stresses the lawn rather than helps it. We work to Perth's seasonal calendar.

Our Treatments

How We Restore Your Lawn

Core Aerating

Small plugs of soil are removed across the lawn to relieve compaction, letting air, water and nutrients reach the roots and encouraging deeper, stronger root growth. Ideal for high-traffic lawns and heavier soils.

De-thatching & Vertimowing

Specialised machines cut through and lift the spongy thatch layer that collects at the soil surface. Removing it stops water being lost before it reaches the roots, reduces fungal disease risk and lets the lawn breathe.

Top Soiling & Top Dressing

A thin layer of quality soil or sandy loam is spread over the lawn to level low spots, repair bare areas, improve moisture retention and feed new growth for a thicker, more even surface.

Pricing

Core Aeration

Core aeration relieves compacted soil and improves water penetration, nutrient uptake and root development. Annual aeration is one of the most beneficial practices for maintaining a healthy, resilient Perth lawn.

From $180

Up to 50 sqm$180

50–100 sqm$220

100–200 sqm$220–$320

200–400 sqm$320–$500

400 sqm+Custom Quote

All prices exclude GST.

Pricing

Top Dressing

Levels low spots, repairs bare areas and feeds new growth for a thicker, more even lawn surface.

From $350

Per square metre$9/sqm

Minimum charge$350

All prices exclude GST.

Lawn Regeneration

Our Packages

Considered programs of treatment, each built around a different stage of your lawn's health — from routine care through to a complete transformation.

Essential

Aeration Package

Best for professional lawn health maintenance

From $299

$5/sqm · Recommended at least once a year

Core Aeration
Premium Fertiliser
Liquid Wetting Agent
Liquid Humic Acid

Recovery

Lawn Recovery Package

Best for recovery from excessive thatch and declining performance

From $500

$10/sqm

Vertimowing
Premium Fertiliser
Liquid Wetting Agent
Liquid Humic Acid
Waste Removal

What We Do

Core aerating

De-thatching

Vertimowing

Top soiling and top dressing

Lawn renovation programs

New lawn installation

Turf supply and laying

Soil assessment

Fertilising programs

Weed treatment

Seasonal scheduling advice

Post-treatment care guidance

Common Questions

FAQ

It's the removal of small plugs of soil across your lawn, creating channels that let water, oxygen and nutrients reach the roots and relieve soil compaction. It's one of the most beneficial things you can do for a Perth lawn annually.

Aerating opens up compacted soil at the root zone. De-thatching removes the layer of dead organic matter that accumulates at the soil surface. Both matter, but they solve different problems. Many lawns benefit from both, done in the right sequence.

Once a year is ideal for most Perth lawns. Annual aeration keeps soil open and roots deep, maintaining a healthy lawn rather than waiting for problems to appear.

It depends on your lawn's condition — compacted, thatchy, tired or due for a full transformation. The Essential Aeration Package suits well-maintained lawns needing their annual service. The Premium Rejuvenation is our most popular choice for lawns that have lost condition. The Premium Renovation is for lawns that need a complete reset. We'll confirm with an assessment before recommending.

Most lawns show noticeable improvement within a few weeks as new growth comes through, with the full benefit over the following months as roots strengthen. The lawn will look worse immediately after vertimowing — this is normal and expected.

No — all pricing shown is exclusive of GST.